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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Food product

1-lb, 2-lb and 10-lb bags of Mung Bean Sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated

F-2431-2015

May 08, 2015

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Good Seed, Inc.
Event
Event 71230
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
Unknown
Official record key
food-enforcement:F-2431-2015

Official wording

Reason: Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. The contamination was discovered after sampling by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food Safety Program and subsequent analysis by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

Code information: Produced on or after April 1, 2015.

Distribution pattern: These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey.

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes